Local NewsUniversal Aviation and AERODOM launch executive aviation terminal in Puerto Plata 14/03/2024Puerto Plata, DR.- Universal Aviation and AERODOM officially launched the operations of the newly renovated executive aviation terminal at Gregorio Luperón International Airport in Puerto Plata. This terminal now joins Universal Aviation’s extensive global network of terminals, spanning over 30 countries in America and Europe. “We are thrilled to commence operations at this renovated executive […]II Puerto Plata Business Forum draws over 300 businesses 14/03/2024Puerto Plata, DR.- The II Business Forum in Puerto Plata commenced with the enthusiastic participation of over 300 businesses, including 80 companies showcasing their offerings. Representatives from Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, Spain, and the Turks and Caicos Islands joined local authorities and chamber of commerce presidents for the event. Hosted by the Puerto Plata Chamber of […]Puerto Plata entrepreneurs focus on boosting shopping tourism 12/03/2024Puerto Plata, DR.- Business leaders in Puerto Plata are advocating for the creation of an open-air shopping promenade to enhance the destination’s tourist offerings and attract a specific group of visitors known as “shopping lovers.” Sixto Peralta, former president of the Chamber of Commerce, highlighted the potential of Puerto Plata to become a hub for […]Estero Hondo Marine Mammal Sanctuary opens Visitor Center 12/03/2024Puerto Plata.- The initiative to establish the Visitor Center at the “Estero Hondo Marine Mammal Sanctuary” is led by the National Fund for the Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA Fund). This collaborative project, backed by the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) and the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MMARN), signifies a unique effort to preserve […]Carnival Cruise Corpiration installs 1,800 solar panels 09/03/2024Puerto Plata – With an investment that reached one million dollars, the company Carnival Cruise Corporation inaugurated this Friday in Puerto Plata some 1,800 solar panels with the capacity to produce one-megawatt alternator of electric energy. This modality will allow to cover 80 percent of the demand of the facilities that the Amber Cove cruise […]Puerto Plata continues cruise success with 59 ships 08/03/2024Puerto Plata, DR.- Atahualpa Paulino, the Northern Regional Director of the Ministry of Tourism, has revealed that Puerto Plata is set to welcome a total of 59 cruise ships, operating through the Amber Cove and Taino Bay tourist ports. The distribution of these cruise ship arrivals will be divided, with 24 scheduled for Amber Cove […]Abinader initiates Duarte Port transformation for cruise ships in Arroyo Barril 04/03/2024Samaná, DR.- The commencement of the conversion of the Duarte port in Arroyo Barril-Samaná into a cruise terminal marked a pivotal moment in the Dominican Republic, initiated by President Luis Abinader. PDAB Port Investments, Sociedad Gestora SA, undertakes this groundbreaking $68 million project, the first of its kind in the country through a public-private alliance […]Woman sentenced to 30 years for murdering Canadian in Puerto Plata 02/03/2024The Collegiate Court of Puerto Plata has sentenced Angélica María López González to 30 years in prison for the murder of Canadian citizen Reynald Payant. The incident occurred on April 15, 2022. The Public Ministry successfully proved López González’s criminal responsibility, citing violations of multiple articles of the Dominican Penal Code related to murder, premeditated […]Asonahores highlights Puerto Plata’s attractions and its cruise ship boom 02/03/2024Puerto Plata – The Association of Hotels and Tourism (Asonahores) highlighted the tourism dynamism of Puerto Plata, a destination that the Ministry of Tourism (Mitur) promotes, especially at the Tourism Fair La Vitrina de ANATO 2024 in Bogota, Colombia. For this reason, David Llibre affirmed that just as the DR slogan says, Puerto Plata also […]La Quinta franchise set for Puerto Plata 01/03/2024Bogota.- La Quinta by Wyndham is set to make its mark in Puerto Plata, bringing a new international brand to the North coast of the Dominican Republic with the addition of 115 rooms to the destination. The announcement was made during the ANATO 2024 Showcase tourism fair by Edward De Valle, CEO of the De […] TourismArajet partners with Plan3 to elevate the quality of customer experienceArajet the low-price airline of the Caribbean, made a strategic partnership with market-leading passenger disruption technology, Plan3, to be the first Caribbean airline to personalize and automate passenger solutions in the event of disruptions (IROPS). Plan3 will enable the Latin American carrier, currently servicing 23 destinations, to personalise and automate passenger solutions in the event […]Haiti unrest no impact on Dominican tourism: ColladoSanto Domingo.- Tourism Minister David Collado assured on Thursday that the situation in neighboring Haiti has not affected the tourism sector in the Dominican Republic. “To this day, the unfortunate situation that our neighboring country of Haiti is going through has not affected the tourism sector in the Dominican Republic,” the official said. While leading […]Cabo Rojo’s second cruise arrives on April 8Perdernales, DR.- After a period of silence in the province of Pedernales regarding the anticipated arrival of a cruise ship to Cabo Rojo following the inauguration of its port, Carnival Corporation has now confirmed that Holland America, one of its subsidiary companies, has scheduled a visit for April 8. The selected vessel is the Nieuw […]Ready to roam? Travel restrictions disappear as openness returns to pre-pandemic levelsMadrid.- UN Tourism has released its latest Tourism Visa Openness report on global visa policies, revealing continuous shifts in international travel regulations. The report sheds light on the evolving landscape of travel facilitation. It includes the Tourism Visa Openness Index that measures the degree to which destinations facilitate tourism and how open a country is in terms […]Personalize tourist offers with Ai in Central America and the DRThe Central American Tourism Promotion Agency (CATA) has emerged as a trailblazer in digital transformation, leveraging advanced technological solutions and artificial intelligence to tailor tourist offerings. Introducing a new era of experiences, CATA is championing an innovative tourism portfolio, attuned to the evolving preferences of travelers. This initiative integrates the Dominican Republic and fosters collaborations […]Puerto Plata entrepreneurs focus on boosting shopping tourismPuerto Plata, DR.- Business leaders in Puerto Plata are advocating for the creation of an open-air shopping promenade to enhance the destination’s tourist offerings and attract a specific group of visitors known as “shopping lovers.” Sixto Peralta, former president of the Chamber of Commerce, highlighted the potential of Puerto Plata to become a hub for […]Estero Hondo Marine Mammal Sanctuary opens Visitor CenterPuerto Plata.- The initiative to establish the Visitor Center at the “Estero Hondo Marine Mammal Sanctuary” is led by the National Fund for the Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA Fund). This collaborative project, backed by the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) and the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MMARN), signifies a unique effort to preserve […]JetBlue irritates Dominican travelers once again by leaving them stranded for 24 hoursPassengers complain about JetBlue’s “abuse” for a delay of approximately 24 hours on a flight from Dominican territory. In a video posted on social networks, several female passengers express their complaints while boarding the plane. One passenger can be heard saying that the situation is due to negligence on the part of the airline. Another […]New radars will provide more than 100% coverage of all Dominican Republic airspaceSanto Domingo – The above requirements will cover the country’s airspace, with two new aeronautical and meteorological radars to be installed by the Dominican Civil Aviation Institute (IDAC) and the Doppler operating in Punta Cana. The director of the IDAC, Héctor Porcella, explained that the two new radars are more modern and of the latest […]Katmandú Park Punta Cana closes its doorsPunta Cana.- One year after its grand opening, Katmandú Park Punta Cana is set to close its doors. A statement released on Thursday morning assures that while the commercial stores and restaurant will continue to operate, the theme park itself will be shutting down immediately. The post, shared on the official website and social media […]